People have children for a lot of reasons. We hope to pass on our
values, traditions, and passion for our favorite sports teams. And if
geek love is a powerful force in the house, parents eagerly wait for the
opportunity to introduce children to their favorite movies, comic book
series, or cartoon characters. Fly your geek flag, parents. From
Star Trek rompers and Vulcan ears to Justice League character costumes
for newborns, cosplay has never been more fun.

June is here, and if you're a parent, it's time to start considering
what summer activities you will enroll your children in before
registration is full. That's all fine and well, but why should your kids
have all the fun? Adult camps are becoming a new trend, and there's one
challenging option that will see if your 'grown-up' lifestyle has
prepared you to survive without losing your mind.

We're getting closer to having Tamagotchis that can actually do more
than just hang out in our pockets. Musio is an artificially intelligent
robot that you can own. Using Muse technology and an Android operating
system, the little robot can answer your questions, carry on a
conversation, and even help make your home "smarter." Currently being funded on IndieGoGo, Musio comes in three different levels and has multiple different packages you can add on to it.

If you've always wanted a Japanese maid cafe girl - or just certain parts of one - for your very own, now you can have the next best thing: a plush cellphone charm or mouse wrist rest that looks like a maid's lower half.

You pour; you sip and you wait for that wave of relaxation to take hold.
It’s a great way to unwind, but what if you could start out with a
little tipsiness? Tipsy Wine Glasses by Big Mouth Toys will put a smile on your face. These hand-blown glasses are a little off, in a good way.

Despite their best intentions to appear "normal" and do social good,
there are some businesses that are just creepy. If I've said that before
(which over the years I've had the pleasure of writing this column, I'm
sure I have), this one has to be the most "unusual" of the group. Now
isn't that a scary thought, considering you've already read the
headline?

What comes to mind when you hear the words "therapy session"? If the
portrayal in mainstream media has anything to say about it, you're
probably envisioning being stretched out on a leather couch, sharing
your darkest secrets while your therapist continues to provide you with a
constant flow of new Kleenex as you deposit tear stained ones into the
trash. But in today's world where technology and detachment are favored
over face-to-face interactions that's an archaic method for improving
mental health. I bet you can guess here this is heading...

Is stuck pasta your kitchen nightmare? A Japanese dentist has created a stir with Kuru-Kuru Nabe (“Round and Round Pot”), a cooking pot with sculpted sides. Turn up the heat and watch basic thermodynamics go to work so you don't have to!